TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (ELECTRONICS) with Security Clearance
- Serve as authoritative technical expert in the highly specialized, technologically advanced and rapidly changing fields of TEMPEST testing and program management. Take the primary role in the design, development, revision and delivery of TEMPEST testing and program management course content.
Development of content requires extensive authoritative knowledge of the highly specialized fields of TEMPEST testing and program management, in
-depth fact-finding research, complex planning and development of suitable training material for delivery to US and Allied nation's Military officers, enlisted, Governmental agency technical security professionals and authorized civilian contractors.
Serve as an authoritative technical expert providing direct delivery of the highly complex, technologically advanced, specialized systems curriculum to US and Allied nation's Military officers, enlisted, Governmental agency technical security professionals and authorized civilian contractors attending TEMPEST courses in-house or at approved locations.
Duties:- Design, plan, develop and deliver original course content and training materials.
- Researches, develops, evaluates, revises, and updates materials as an authoritative TEMPEST technical expert for complete courses in advanced technical engineering subject areas of TEMPEST testing and program management.
- Develop and updates lesson plans for advanced technical engineering level TEMPEST testing and program management courses.
- Closely monitors and evaluates student progress in TEMPEST testing and program management courses, providing individual guidance and feedback to students on their progress and performance as necessary.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of TEMPEST testing and program management courses, arranges and moderates seminars/conferences, participates in National-level panel discussions and accomplishes special projects.
- Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
- Required to work an uncommon tour of duty and frequently scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
- Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Training Instruction Series 1712.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes Extensive knowledge of advanced technical engineering subject matter of TEMPEST testing and program management, including theoretical applications and analysis techniques, directly applicable to assigned courses.
Thorough knowledge of highly specialized TEMPEST testing procedures including proper operation, safety precautions and interpretation of Function, Signal, Impulse and Raster Generators, RF Transmitters, Receivers and Transducers, Spectrum Analyzers, True RMS Voltmeters, and Oscilloscopes.
Knowledge of development and training techniques, e.g., providing examples, demonstration of equipment operation and/or processes, eliciting appropriate experience, hands-on drills, sequencing instruction, academic counseling, simulation, gaming, and tutorials.
Knowledge of basic security, safety, and environmental requirements applicable to the duty section.For example, proper storage, handling, and safeguarding of classified information; reporting accidents and injuries; and complying with environmental requirements.
OR EDUCATION: Ph.D.or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., (if related) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in
- grade requirements to be considered eligible.
One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.
TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:- Extensive knowledge of advanced technical engineering subject matter of TEMPEST testing and program management, including theoretical applications and analysis techniques, directly applicable to assigned courses.
- Thorough knowledge of highly specialized TEMPEST testing procedures including proper operation, safety precautions and interpretation of Function, Signal, Impulse and Raster Generators, RF Transmitters, Receivers and Transducers, Spectrum Analyzers, True RMS Voltmeters, and Oscilloscopes.
- Knowledge of development and training techniques, e.g., providing examples, demonstration of equipment operation and/or processes, eliciting appropriate experience, hands-on drills, sequencing instruction, academic counseling, simulation, gaming, and tutorials.
- Knowledge of basic security, safety, and environmental requirements applicable to the duty section.
- Skilled in research and interpretation of technical data within National directives, policies and guidance regarding Physical, Information, Communication and Technical security, and development of training materials.
- Ability to evaluate course content and effectiveness, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, plan and organize work, and recognize and address student learning problems.
- Ability to work harmoniously with all levels of personnel inside and outside the Department of Defense.
For example, the employee must interrelate with military and civilian personnel on and off the installation and deal with a diverse student population, other training instructors and non-U.S.
personnel. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application.
Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.Department of Education must accredit education.
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.education program.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when